of Marshall, AR
February 16, 1940 - October 16, 2023
Sharon McGuire, age 83, of Marshall, Arkansas passed from this life on Monday, October 16th, 2023 at Baxter Health in Mountain Home, Arkansas. She was born in Palatka, Arkansas on February 16th, 1940 to Don Niles Ruff and Elma Lancaster Ruff.
Sharon attended the Marshall Church of Christ. She graduated high school in Corning, Arkansas where she lettered in Cheerleading. She then went on to attend the University of Missouri in Columbia. While going to school there she met her husband of 63 years, David Daniel McGuire, at a square dance they were attending. Dan's military service made Sharon into a world traveler. Her two sons were born while she was living in Japan. She followed Dan to Germany and numerous other service locations. Sharon later attended Missouri Southern State College in Joplin, MO. She was a lady of many talents. She obtained her pilots license and was an avid sail boat operator and skier. She loved outdoors and nature, going on walks and feeding her birds. Sharon had a beautiful smile. She was a woman of great empathy and always saw the good in those she was acquainted with. She simply loved people especially babies. Her smile and kind spirit will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Survivors include her husband, David Daniel McGuire of the home; two sons, Niles Daniel McGuire of Huntsville, AL and Brent David McGuire and daughter-in-law Victoria of Colorado Springs, CO; grandchildren, Niles Paul McGuire, Allison Joyce McGuire and Sean Grey McGuire; great-grandchildren, Evelyn Belle McGuire, Madelyn Paige McGuire and their mother Lauren McGuire; siblings, Sandra Claudette Bracken of Marshall and Gwen Ruff, also of Marshall; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Sharon is preceded in death by her parents, Don and Elma Ruff and one grandchild, Nathan Lake McGuire.
Memorial services for Sharon will be 10:00 AM Monday, October 23rd, 2023 at Roller-Coffman Chapel in Marshall, Arkansas with Bro. Darryl Treat and Bro. Randy Searight officiating. Burial will be in Marshall Memorial Gardens after the service. At the family's request in lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, www.stjude.org.
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Darryl Treat
Saturday, October 21, 2023
Sister Sharon was a wonderful Christian lady. She was a disciple of Love! She constantly asserted the principle of love and showed great compassion for others. She was a bright light in a room with her smile and laughter! She will be missed by many! My condolences to all the family!
Ken and Beth Ledbetter
Friday, October 20, 2023
Sharon was always the bright light of any group. We will miss her smile, sunny attitude and insightful contributions to any conversation. Our sincere condolences to Dan, Niles, Brent and the entire family. Sharon, we miss you now and will miss you always.
Cheryl Hensley
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Sharon was a true friend. Her sweet, kind Spirit was too good for this old world. I will miss seeing her beautiful smile. Rest in Peace Sharon, you left a wonderful legacy on how to be a good person, and a great role model. Love always, Cheryl
Rhonda Turner
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
We are so sad to hear of Sharon’s passing. She was truly a kind lady. Lots of prayers for all of her loved ones and friends.
Rhonda & Keith Turner
Nathan and Bridget Treadwell
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Dan and family, our hearts are broken over the loss of Sharon. She was extraordinary! She touched everyone’s life that knew her. She will be greatly missed. You all are in our prayers.
Gloria Brouse Murphree
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Sharon will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Carylene Gentry
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Sharon was a bright spot in our lives. She was beautiful, happy, and intelligent. We will miss her a lot! To Dan and family, we want to say we are so sorry for your loss. Our memories of Sharon will always bring us joy.
Debbie Watts and Craig Coffey
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Sharon was a wonderful Godly lady that will be greatly missed. Family, may your memories bring you comfort in the days ahead.
Clair and Betty Spears